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Discover World of Japanese Arcades and Many Ways to Enjoy Them on SEGA Fave’s New Website

By Mayesha Taher

TOKYO, Mar. 6, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — SEGA FAVE CORPORATION, headquartered in Tokyo and a group company of SEGA CORPORATION, is thrilled to announce the release of the Japanese Game Centers Guide, a website covering everything visitors need to know about Japan’s unique arcades. Please visit: https://gamecenter-guide.sega.com/ *The website is available in English, Simplified Chinese, … Continued

Make your business a main attraction at world-famous amusement trade expo

By David Urquhart

The international extravaganza will showcase the newest technological advancements and innovative solutions in the attractions industry from more than 300 exhibitors, with over 10,000 attendees expected to visit the bustling 10,000m2 trade show floor.  Connect with your ideal customer base and drive revenue at this year’s premier expo for leisure and entertainment. This event attracts … Continued

“Sanpoku Bio-Regional Park” to Launch in May in Northeastern Japan

By David Urquhart

MURAKAMI, Japan, Mar. 4, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Sanpoku Revitalization Council will launch in May the “Sanpoku Bio-Regional Park” in the Sanpoku area of Murakami City, Niigata Prefecture, northeastern Japan. The park offers visitors the opportunity to experience nature in its purest form, unique to this region. Through coastal erosion, Japan’s only fishing method, … Continued

Japan’s Miyagi Prefecture Holds “Miyagi Ambassador Summit” with Officials from 11 Countries/Regions

By Katrina Sammut

SENDAI, Japan, Feb. 6, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The Miyagi Prefectural Government in northeastern Japan invited ambassadors to Japan, representatives, and other officials from 11 countries/regions — India, South Korea, Vietnam, Kuwait, Cambodia, Indonesia, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, and Taiwan — to hold the “Miyagi Ambassador Summit” from January 23 (Thursday) to 25 (Saturday), 2025. … Continued

World Famous Snow Festival Held in Sapporo Strives for Sustainability amid “Unprecedented Challenges” Caused by Climate Change

By Michelle Lauifata

SAPPORO, Japan, Jan. 31, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ — The 75th Sapporo Snow Festival will be held on February 4 – 11, 2025, in the City of Sapporo, Japan’s Northern Capital. As one of the world’s largest snow sculpture festivals, the city will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring over 200 snow sculptures, some towering … Continued

Sanya Travel: a magnet for overseas visitors

By Katrina Sammut

SANYA, China, Jan. 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–Recently, Sanya, China, a tourist city with a unique tropical seaside vibe, is ushering in the peak season. The picturesque landscape, pleasant climate, and abundant activities have all contributed to its popularity among global vacationers. The first edition of the World Intangible Heritage Spring Festival, Sanya has launched a wealth … Continued

Innovation from Jiangsu: AI Short Series Launched, Unlocking a “New Pose” for Intangible Cultural Heritage during the Spring Festival

By Katrina Sammut

SUZHOU, China, Jan. 26, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On January 23, the main event of the 2025 “Intangible Cultural Heritage Celebrates the Spring Festival – Celebrating the New Year in the Ancient City” kicked off in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. Jointly organized by the Department of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and the Suzhou Municipal People’s Government, the event attracted experts, scholars, inheritors, and representatives of protection units in the field of intangible cultural heritage. During the event, various representative projects of intangible cultural heritage and the essence of folklore from across the country were displayed. Suzhou held a series of wonderful supporting activities such as “Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Festival Lights Up the Ancient City” and “Intangible Cultural Heritage New Year Paintings … Continued

Snow-ice tourism heats up in China’s Mudanjiang City

By Mayesha Taher

MUDANJIANG, China, Jan. 16, 2025 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– With nearly 20 days to go before the 9th Asian Winter Games held in Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang, China’s northernmost province. Mudanjiang, third-largest city of the province, is seizing the opportunity presented by the upcoming event to build itself to be a must-see destination for winter tourism. Mudanjiang, known as the … Continued

Ganzhou Leverages Cultural Resources to Boost Tourism Economy

By Mayesha Taher

GANZHOU, China, Dec. 20, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From December 10 to 12, the “Red Heritage Tour to Ganzhou” 2024 media tour event, organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Ganzhou Municipal Committee, was held in Ganzhou, Jiangxi Province. Thirty-four journalists and renowned social media influencers visited cities such as Xingguo, Shicheng, and Ruijin in Ganzhou, to gain a firsthand understanding … Continued